Liverpool's Kenny Dalglish and Andy Carroll watch Boyzone gig together

23 February 2011 12:22
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish had a night out with Andy Carroll - to watch Boyzone in concert. [LNB]Lead singer Ronan Keating offered the pair tickets to watch his group at the Liverpool Echo Arena.[LNB]Dalglish is keen to keep a close eye on the ?35million striker and curb his wild reputation earned during his time at Newcastle.[LNB] I'll love you for a reason... scoring goals! Liverpool boss Dalglish chats with Carroll while watching the Boyzone concert[LNB] [LNB] The 22-year-old admitted he is partial the occasional beer when he arrived at Anfield but the club's sports science department have warned him over the perils of alcohol and the negative effects it can have on match performance.[LNB]And there wasn't a pint in sight as the pair watched the Irish boy-band belt out their classic hits Love me for a reason, You needed me and When the going gets tough.[LNB] More familiar roles: Kenny Dalglish (left0 and Andy Carroll (right)[LNB]Carroll, recovering from a thigh injury, has impressed the club's backroom staff with his positive attitude since he signed from Newcastle on deadline day last month and is in contention to make his debut this Sunday at Upton Park against West Ham.[LNB]The forward has been training with his new team-mates and working hard on improving his fitness ahead of his highly-anticipated first appearance for the club.[LNB] Words: Boyzone performed at the Liverpool Echo Arena earlier this week[LNB]'He has done everything that has been expected of him up to this time,' said Dalglish. [LNB]'The medical people and ourselves on the football side are delighted with his progress.[LNB]'He's still got a bit to go before he'll be considered for a match, but he's probably a little bit ahead of schedule rather than behind schedule.[LNB] You needed me: Carroll is in contention to make his Liverpool debut this Sunday against West Ham[LNB]'It's great for him and it's great for us. He wants to get a game butobviously patience is again a word that we need to adopt for him and for us.'[LNB]He joined Dalglish's squad on their Europa League trip to Sparta Prague last week and the Reds caretaker boss was full of praise for Carroll.[LNB]But when asked about his evening at the concert with the ?35m striker, Dalglish joked: 'It wasn't a date!' [LNB] [LNB] Steven Gerrard unlikely to face Sparta Prague as Liverpool skipper rests adductor muscleLiverpool not budging on ?11m fee for Aquilani as Juventus prepare bidKings of Leon from DK the DJ! New deal for Kuyt is music to his earsAll the latest Liverpool FC news, features and opinion[LNB]  

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